Flowers Bloom Everywhere, Ascension Conventions Held in Succession

Similar scenes kept unfolding in the major cities of Heavenly Severing Island.

In a single day.

Nearly all the goods at Langya Branches across Heavenly Severing Island were snapped up in a frenzied buying spree.

Leaving baffled passersby clicking their tongues in amazement.

At the same time.

Wang Mu brought Li Yuanhua and the others to Myriad Veneration Island.

This was another major island in the inner sea region.

It was only slightly smaller than Heavenly Severing Island, yet its population and number of cultivators were nearly the same.

The Huang bloodline that ruled the island likewise had a Spirit Severing Stage ancestor overseeing it.

When Wang Mu rode the Golden Lion and arrived majestically above Myriad Veneration Island with a group of people.

Huang Xiao, the Huang Family ancestor, was already waiting there respectfully with his clansmen.

"This old man, together with the Huang clansmen, pays respects to Young Master!"

"No need for formalities!"

Wang Mu calmly descended from the Golden Lion's back. His azure robes stirred lightly, and his face was like white jade, resembling a youthful Exiled Immortal who had stepped out of a painting.

Many Huang clansmen secretly raised their heads to sneak a look from within the crowd.

Seeing this, they could not help but sigh that although the Wang Family Young Master had an exceedingly poor reputation, he truly possessed the bearing of a young master from a great immortal clan.

Huang Xiao stepped forward, his manners impeccable. "This old man has prepared a banquet. I ask Young Master to honor us with your presence!"

Wang Mu waved a hand. "No rush! Let's handle serious business first!"

Huang Xiao was somewhat stunned.

Li Yuanhua spoke at the right moment. "Young Master has come to Myriad Veneration Island this time for the Ascension Convention!"

Huang Xiao immediately understood and hurriedly said, "Rest assured, Young Master. This old man has already given the orders in advance. At your command, the Ascension Convention can begin at any time!"

As he spoke, Huang Xiao respectfully presented a Jade Slip.

It clearly recorded more than thirty optimal locations on Myriad Veneration Island for testing aptitude.

Wang Mu accepted it and examined it carefully, but his brows suddenly furrowed.

"The location of this Five Manor City testing site is poorly chosen!"

"How so?"

Huang Xiao took a look and found no issue. "It is the most prosperous city within a hundred-mile radius!"

Wang Mu said, "Prosperity is not an essential factor for a testing site!"

"Ah?"

Huang Xiao still did not understand.

At this moment, Li Yuanhua Coughed twice and said, "Young Master means that Five Manor City is surrounded on three sides by vast mountains, while the fourth side faces a great river!

Most of those needing their Spiritual Roots tested come from mortal families!

To reach Five Manor City, they would almost all have to cross mountains and rivers. Not only would it be exhausting, but it would take a long time as well. The efficiency is far too low!"

Only then did Huang Xiao understand.

His old face reddened slightly.

He had actually failed to consider such a simple issue.

Wang Mu said slowly, "Old Master Huang has not lived as a mortal for many years. It is perfectly normal to overlook such things!"

As a Spirit Severing Stage cultivator.

He had not traveled on foot for at least a thousand years. How could he possibly consider matters from a mortal's perspective?

The city he had chosen had originally been built by cultivators.

Though it was prosperous.

To the surrounding mortals, it was practically beyond reach.

They would have to pass through vast mountain ranges, guard against the risk of being devoured by ferocious beasts, and cross a great river before they could arrive there.

As a testing site, it was naturally utterly unqualified.

What surprised Huang Xiao was this.

Although the Wang Family Young Master was likewise incapable of cultivation and possessed a mortal body.

When he traveled, he had a Spirit Severing Stage mount and a great many experts at his side. His retinue was even grander than that of Spirit Severing Stage cultivators like them.

Yet he could actually view matters from the same perspective as mortals.

Could the rumors be true?

Was the Wang Family Young Master truly not holding this Ascension Convention merely for amusement?

"Besides Five Manor City, Marshwood City, Great Harvest City... all these places must be reselected!"

"Yes!"

Seeing Wang Mu's meticulous expression, Huang Xiao nodded in response, his heart somewhat complicated.

Wang Mu instructed, "Old Li, help prepare it. Be quick!"

Li Yuanhua respectfully replied, "Yes!"

After giving his instructions.

Wang Mu swung himself onto the Golden Lion's back.

Huang Xiao hurriedly said, "Young Master, you're leaving already? You haven't even eaten!"

"I won't eat! The Ascension Conventions on the other three islands are also about to begin. I need to go take a look!"

The moment his words fell.

The Golden Lion let out a low roar. Its body grew with the wind, transforming into a giant several zhang tall. It stepped through the void and vanished amid the sea of clouds.

Looking at that receding figure.

Huang Xiao stood rooted On the Spot, unable to react for a moment.

Li Yuanhua bumped his shoulder. "Stop spacing out. Get to work, Daoist Friend Huang!"

Huang Xiao asked in confusion, "Daoist Friend Li, Young Master is holding Ascension Conventions elsewhere as well?"

Li Yuanhua nodded. "That's right. Including Heavenly Severing Island, there are five islands in total, all roughly the same size!"

Huang Xiao smacked his lips. "Five islands holding Ascension Conventions at the same time... that expenditure can't be small, can it?"

"I don't know the exact amount, but... Young Master has already spent at least ten million Low-Grade Spirit Stones on Heavenly Severing Island alone!"

"..."

More than ten million Low-Grade Spirit Stones was not an amount that Spirit Severing Stage beings like them could not afford.

If they encountered some treasured magical artifact or Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures they liked at an Auction.

They could afford it even if the price rose several times over.

But the problem was, money had to be spent where it counted!

Pouring it all into the water like this—no matter how wealthy one was, this was no way to squander it.

No matter how Huang Xiao racked his brains, he could not understand what benefit the Wang Family gained from making the Ascension Convention so grand.

Moreover, he had heard that even when good seedlings were found, Wang Mu did not take them in, allowing the smaller sects to claim them all.

What exactly was he after?

Was it merely for a good reputation?

"Young Master stands at a different height from us! His vision and realm are both different. We only need to do our jobs!"

Li Yuanhua's gaze suddenly turned serious. "But there is one thing I can tell you: Young Master is serious about this Ascension Convention. Do not botch it up. Otherwise, don't blame me for not warning you—the consequences will be severe!"

Huang Xiao: "..."

Over the following period.

Wang Mu went to Jade Pearl Island, Azure Cliff Island, and Star-Seizing Island.

He personally reviewed the preparations for the Ascension Convention.

From the selection of every testing site to the smallest details of the Ascension Convention procedures.

Wang Mu gave instructions for each and every matter.

Whenever there was even the slightest problem, Wang Mu demanded immediate rectification.

Wang Mu was bound to continue holding the Ascension Convention for a long time, and the range it covered would grow broader and broader in the future.

With these five islands as the center, it would spread outward until it encompassed the entire Northern Region.

The whole of Azure Origin.

And even broader heavens and earth.

Therefore, the foundation had to be laid properly.

There could be no deviations.

Although the people of the Great Powers scoffed at Wang Mu's actions, believing this to be another act of a wastrel young master of the Wang Family squandering his fortune.

Wang Mu was not squandering their wealth, after all.

What was more, judging from what Wang Mu had done on Heavenly Severing Island, this Ascension Convention was entirely a benefit being handed to the Great Powers!

The talented youths discovered through the tests had almost all been divided among the major forces on the island.

This was practically a joyous windfall falling from the heavens!

Why not embrace it?

Thus, all sides sincerely cooperated.